D-D H2Ocean Magnesium Pro PLUS Salt Mix
Information

H2Ocean Pro+ is a new pro formula aquarium salt - produced by a solar evaporative process which produces a totally natural base salt where all of the main and trace elements are in complete balance as nature intended.

The pure natural salt is then specially enhanced for aquarium use by elevating specific elements that over time become depleted, such as calcium and magnesium which are used by corals and coralline algae for growth.

Free from Nitrate and Phosphate.

CHEMISTRYThe formulation for H2Ocean+ salt has been developed by D-D following many months of testing and evaluation. The salt is designed to dissolve quickly and easily and to have a specific chemistry which in our opinion is the optimum formulation to maintain a healthy reef and allow regular water changes whilst maintaining a natural balance.

Calcium and Magnesium levels are boosted to replace that used up through coral growth within the aquarium whereas chloride levels are slightly lowered to allow post additions of calcium and magnesium chloride with a minimized affect on the chloride balance.

Parameters when mixed to a S.G: of 1.025 @ 25°C = 35.5 ppt

Parameters

Level

Range

Units

pH

8.3

8.2-8.4

dKH

9.3

8.7-9.8

Calcium (Ca2+)

440

430-460

mg/l

Magnesium (Mg2+)

1340

1300-1380

mg/l

Chloride (Cl-)

19550

19960-20130

mg/l

Potassium (K+)

410

380-420

mg/l

RO WATERH2Ocean Pro+ salt is recommended for use with Reverse Osmosis water or soft water with a calcium level lower than 30 mg/l. As the calcium level in H2Ocean+ is already enhanced to 440 mg/l then mixing with hard tap water which contains additional calcium may raise the concentration above normal recommended levels and cause the calcium to precipitate out of solution.

RO water removes undesirable ions like phosphate and nitrate from your tap water which otherwise would contribute to nuisance algae in your aquarium.

D-D manufactures a range of Reverse Osmosis units which are available from your retailer.

Wow and awesome are my reactions to this very well-designed synthetic sea salt. My personal feelings about synthetic sea salts are not the measurement of its compounds or trace elements, as those elements can be adjusted. However, the most important factor for me is how well my aquatic creatures react to the new salt. If the animals in captivity do not react negatively to the product, then I proceed forward with the measurement of its compounds.

There are other well-designed synthetic sea salts on the market, and adjusting those salts should not be necessary. Having to adjust alkalinity, magnesium and calcium levels on a new batch of salt is something most hobbyists do not want to do. Most hobbyists are not aware that a newly mixed or created batch of salt will require adjustments.

I tested the elements described on the package and was pleasantly surprised that the bucket I mixed was very close. Another important factor for me is how quickly it dissolved when mixed with RO/DI water. There are other well-regarded brands on the market that have a reputation for leaving residue after mixing. I feel I should mention that this salt did not live any residue in the mixing container after being added to the RO/DI water.

Something that may also be of interest begins with a true story.

My daughter has a freshwater tank that I help her maintain. Each and every time we perform a water change, I have to buffer the pH, alkalinity, hardness and add aquarium salt. Each of these products has to be purchased separately and then added to this small 10-gallon freshwater aquarium just to get the parameters correct. As it turns out, we did a 5-gallon water change and, after adding one tablespoon of D-D H2Ocean Magnesium Pro PLUS, all aquarium parameters were instantly corrected. I was ecstatic that I did not have to add anything other than the synthetic salt to get the water just right.

This is an incredible product with loads of potential. I love when something needed in this hobby hits the market and it’s not just another product, but a product made with quality in mind. Providing an instruction manual with each and every bucket of salt is a great idea. Providing valuable information with this instruction manual is a strong key to success that should be taken advantage of by all who purchase this product.

Tony Vargas Bio

Mr. Vargas has been an avid aquarist since the age of seven. He started with freshwater fish and invertebrates. His introduction to saltwater began with under gravel filters in the 70`s and became a coral-a-holic in the early 80`s. Tony is among one of the first in this country to successfully keep and maintain Acropora alive in captivity long term, in the mid to late 80`s.

Tony started to write articles on the husbandry of many different types of coral and reef fish. His articles have been published by several national publications, first here in the US, with a monthly column called "Feature Coral", than published over seas. He has been acknowledge in Carden Wallace textbook on Acropora (Staghorn Corals of the World), and many others.

Mr. Vargas is a successful SCUBA diver who spends his free time diving around the world observing many of these creatures in their natural environment. And, with his writing he has effectively communicate his experiences and observations. An accomplished photographer, with many dives in the Indo-Pacific and the Caribbean. Many magazines and catalogs seek after his photos across North America. A consultant and frequent lecturer he has traveled the States and Europe to express effectively his findings on corals and reef fish husbandry.

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D-D H2Ocean Magnesium Pro PLUS Salt Mix
Reviews

One of my favorite salts

by
DANIEL GARCIA

Excellent!

Posted: 2/20/2015 from Miami Beach, FL UNITED STATES

5.05

Experience Level:
Expert

Comments:The product is mixed with another salt mix, but I've test the mix alone and it's spot on for a reef tank that is SPS dominant. Remember, consistency makes the tank stable and we all know how important that is for success. A bit more than others but well worth it.

A must have

by
TIMOTHY MASTIN

Excellent!

Posted: 1/24/2015 from FORT THOMAS, KY UNITED STATES

4.55

Experience Level:
Intermediate

Comments:This salt is awesome. Dissolves within a couple hours as long as you have proper aeration. Leaves no residue whatsoever. Parameters are as advertised. Only negative is that you are limited to very few places that sell this product. It takes 6 days to get to my residence from marine depot and that's bad if I need it on the spot. Even though it's pricier than other salt, I will buy this product as long as I have a reef system.

Balanced

by
DIANA SILVA

Excellent!

Posted: 4/3/2014 from WEST SACRAMENTO, CA UNITED STA

5.05

Experience Level:
Intermediate

Comments:Have done one water change so far using this salt, and have notice that my pH and kH seems more stable already! Had been using Salinity, and hated the fact in never completely dissolved, always looked cloudy even though I use RO water. The D-D H2Ocean Mag Pro Plus dissolves completely with no residue or cloudiness. I like it!

Awesome Salt

by
CHRIS L

Excellent!

Posted: 2/18/2014 from JACKSONVILLE, FL UNITED STATES

5.05

Experience Level:
Intermediate

Comments:I have been using this salt for almost year now and have been thoroughly impressed. I have seen an explosion in my corals both soft and hard. I couldn't be more happy. Unless someone can prove to me that there is a better product, I highly recommend this salt.
I have read some reviews about sediment and water discoloration. However, I have not personally experienced these issues. As for the water discoloration (chalky/milky), I have experienced this with other salts as well, but only during mixture. I turn my mixture water over for a couple of days before adding to the tank so the salt can thoroughly dissolve and the water has a chance to clarify. Furthermore, I use RO/DI water exclusively.
90 gal. reef tank
2 x 110w VHO actinic
2 x 250w MH, Iwasaki 6500K

busted container

by
WAGNER BALAN

Average

Posted: 12/7/2013 from JACKSONVILLE, FL UNITED STATES

3.05

Experience Level:
Expert

Comments:I was very happy that I received my product, but I was a bit displeased to see that the container it came in was busted open. Lucky enough the salt mix is packaged inside of a clear plastic bag then put into a plastic container. Hopefully next time this won't happen again.

I.D.K.

by
KEITH JACKSON

Average

Posted: 12/5/2013 from DETROIT, MI UNITED STATES

3.05

Experience Level:
Expert

Comments:Sometimes when we make changes to our systems we may experience some small changes/issues but since switching over to H2Ocean, I've had this funky brown algae bloom going on in my tank and I haven't had on since my tank finished cycling a year ago. I've also had low pH issues since switching. I've done 3 W/C so far and wanted to use the entire 6.6kg bucket and try to let it work itself out but I'm not feeling good about this salt and I think I may go back to ESV. So far, I'm not happy at all. If it changes, I'll update.

Awesome ! ??

by
JOSUE JIMENEZ

Excellent!

Posted: 5/1/2013 from STATEN ISLAND, NY UNITED STATE

5.05

Experience Level:
Intermediate

Comments: I've used a different salt mix I rather not say the name. This salt mix is really good actually. I don't want to say the name but with the one I used to use was not good the levels of the water kept going up and down. But when I started using this product everything change the levels of the water stayed in one place and all my fishes and corals are happy. I recomede this product to everybody.

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